Not too long ago, Eigintas had a close encounter with the cold, hard asphalt of Lithuanian roads, and learned what important role motorcycle clothing plays in protecting you during the ride. But let’s start from the beginning.

Eigintas has been into classic cars and bikes since 14 years old when parents gave him a busted cabriolet and he decided to fix it up by himself. Fast-forward a couple of decades; Eigintas is now a hardcore motorcycle fan eager to relate his professional life to his hobby.

Two wheels is Eigintas’ preferred choice for travel. That’s why he didn’t have to think twice about taking a newly built Triumph Bonneville T100 for a spin on a short weekend trip. The ride there was smooth sailing. Unfortunately, upon his return, Eigintas hit some heavy rain. He tells us:

“I was heading back home and it was raining the entire time, probably for three hours straight. I was crossing this little town – Jurbarkas – and decided to stop for gas.

For some reason, I pushed my front brakes a little too hard, and the extremely slippery surface kicked my front tire out from under me. Me and Bonnie ended up sliding down the road for about 10 meters…”